Lockney Students Collect 392 Food Items for Local Charity

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A group of Lockney, Texas students recently collected 392 food items through the Souper Bowl of Caring Challenge, donating the haul to The Outcome Closet, a local charity that provides groceries to families in need. The donation was coordinated by Ella Snowden, a Floyd County Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador, to ensure the items stayed within the Lockney community.

Why it matters

The student-led donation drive highlights the impact youth can have on supporting their local communities. By collecting and contributing essential food items, the students helped fill the shelves at The Outcome Closet, ensuring more families in Lockney have access to the groceries they need.

The details

Through the Souper Bowl of Caring Challenge, Lockney ISD students gathered canned goods and other food items to donate to The Outcome Closet, a local organization that distributes groceries to families in the area. Ella Snowden, a Floyd County Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador, coordinated the donation effort to make sure the collected items stayed within the Lockney community and directly benefited local residents.

• The donation drive took place in early 2026.
• The 392 food items were delivered to The Outcome Closet on March 13, 2026.

What’s next

The Outcome Closet is currently working to organize the distribution of the donated items, including plans to establish weekly open hours for families and a special distribution day to ensure the groceries reach those who need them most.